Camp-fire outfit



April 17, 1928 F. D. LORTON CAMP FIRE OUTFIT Filed Nov. 22, 1921 634W 3 F/PA/wr 0. A0 row, 6%

Patented Apr. 17, 1928.

UNITED sures PATENT OFFICE.

FRANK D. LOBTON, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI. ASSIGNOR T0 EMIL NATHAN, TRUSTEE.

CAMP-FIRE OUTFIT.

Application filed November 22, .1921. Serial No. 517,080.

This invention relates to a device for "supporting the various vessels, etc. used in cooking over a campfire.

One of the objects of this invention is to provide a device of this character which can be readily set up so as to support the various utensils and articles over a campfire, but which can be disassembled to enable it to be packed in a small space.

Another object is to provide a device of this character which is simple in its construction, effective in its action and economical to manufacture.

F urthenobjects will appear from the detail description taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a erspcctive view of a device embodying this lnvention;

Figure 2 is a detail longitudinal vertical section; and \J Figure 3 is an enlarged section on line 33, Figure 1, showing the parts in elevation.

Referring to the accompanying drawing, the device comprises a stake 1 having a sharpened point adapted for insertion into the ground. This stake is provided with a pair of pedals 2 projecting therefrom whereby it may be forced into the ground by foot pressure. A shank 3 projects upwardly from the stake above the pedals and this shank is fluted as shown in Figure 3, and as it is reduced in diameter, provides shoulders 4. A standard 5 formed of a piece of pipe fits loosely over the projecting end or shank 3 formed on the stake and is arranged to rest on the shoulders 4. This standard may be provided with a cap 6 which may be integral therewith or may be provided with a shank 7 driven into the hollow standard. By providing a fluted shank 3, a good hearing will be provided between the standard and the stake which will not become clogged or tight by the presence of rust, water or foreign matter.

A series of racks 8, 9 and 10 are each pro-' vided with a shank 11 having an eye arranged to take loosely over the standard. The shank 11 is turned upwardly at its end as shown to provide standard-engaging walls 12 and 13 which are out of alinement, the inner wall 12 being higher on the standard than the outer wall 13, and the wall 13 being short as shown in Figure 2. Accord on the standard, as soon as it is released, it

will bind on the standard and will be positively held in position. The greater the weight, on the rack, the more tightly will it bind. The racks may, therefore, be positioned in various relations on the standard and as the standard is mounted for free rotation on the stake, the racks may be selectively positioned over the campfire on the ground. These racks may be of. various forms, thus, rack 8 may be an arm to hold a kettle or a pot, the rack 9 may be a loop to hold a frying pan, while the rack 10 may be a grid for broiling.

It will, therefore, be seen that the invention accomplishes its objects. A simple campfire outfit is provided which can be readily set up and disassembled. When set up, it will conveniently support the various utensils, etc. used in camping over a campfire built on the ground. When disassembled, it can be packed in a small box so as to be readily transportable.

It is obvious that various changes. may be made in details of construction without departing from the spirit of this invention it is, therefore, to be understood that this invention is not to be limited to the specific details shown and described.

Having thus described the invention,what is claimed is A campfire outfit, comprising, a supporting stake having a blade adapted to be forced into the ground, a pedal for forcing the same, and a fluted shank above said pedal and terminating in a shoulder, a standard fitting freely but snugly over said shank to be supported on said shoulder, and racks adjustably mounted on said standard.

In testimony whereof I afiix'my signature this 22nd day of September, 1921.

FRANK D. LoR'roN. 

